8/22/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
22 August 2022 News
Five Hurt In Waupaca County Accident
Five people were injured in a single vehicle crash on Hillside Road east of Bridge Road in Waupaca County’s Town of Union Thursday night. Initial reports were that two people were trapped inside of the vehicle and another was pinned under it. The vehicle had five occupants in it and all of them were taken to hospitals for medical treatment. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash which was reported just before 9 o’clock Thursday evening.
COVID 19 Community Levels
The Fond du Lac County Health Department says as of Thursday the county has returned to a Low COVID-19 Community Level. They recommend staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines, getting tested if you have symptoms and staying home while waiting for the results. Dodge, Green Lake, Waupaca, and Waushara counties also have Low levels, but Winnebago County still has a Medium COVID-19 Community Level.
Ripon Public Works Garage
Ripon City Administrator Adam Sonntag says the purchase of land by the Public Works Garage on Aspen Street was a good investment for the city. He says it was a small piece of land purchased for $57,000 but it gives them room to build a new public works garage which the city sorely needs. He says they will be able to use the old facility while building the new one and once it is complete they can demolish the current Public Works Garage. Sonntag says the current facility was built in 1957 and has served the city well, but the vehicles they use today are much larger than those that were in use 60 years ago and trying to fit them in the old garage is a real challenge for staff.
Highway 73 Project In Wood County Starts Today
Governor Evers recently signed a $1 million contract for improvements to State Highway 73 in Wood County east of Nekoosa. Construction begins Monday and will include resurfacing the pavement from State Highway 13 to Church Avenue, replacing the guardrail on State Highway 73 over the Wisconsin River, replacing two box culverts and making spot curb repairs. Motorists can expect intermittent flagging operations within the project limits. Construction is scheduled for completion by October.
Lakeapalooza
Organizers of Lakeapalooza in Green Lake are hoping Saturday’s fourth annual event in downtown Green Lake by the American Legion Hall and tennis courts will be their best yet. Mike and Jill Havey and other sponsors stage it. Lakeapalooza will run from 3 to 10 pm featuring music by Gizzae-a reggae band, the highland music of the Clan Donald Bagpipe and Drums band, and the Davidson County Band. Mike Havey says all the proceeds will go to three non-profits in Green Lake. Those non-profits are the Green Lake American Legion Post, Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Thrasher Opera House. Food will be available from food trucks from Osorio’s, Caribbean Taste, and Jamie Beach and Adam’s Rib BBQ. A full bar will be available outside of the American Legion Post. Chamber Executive Director Lisa Meier says it is a great way to wrap up the summer and launch them into the next season. The event is rain or shine.
Diverse Options Golf Outing
The President and CEO of Diverse Options in Ripon says the Diverse Options Foundation’s annual Community Golf Classic is an event that allows them to raise funds for their programs and celebrate those who support them. Al Schraeder says Diverse Options provides job and services for about 250 to 275 people a year. He says the golf outing is something their supporters enjoy and will be on the Woodlands Course of the Golf Courses of Lawsonia in Green Lake Wednesday. Those participating in the outing will enjoy a great round of golf, a social hour afterwards, dinner, prizes and raffles. Over the years the golf outing has raised over $200,000 to benefit the services provided by Diverse Options. Those who would like to know more about participating in the Golf Outing can call 920-748-6387.
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